Enjoy scenic views of the Alps aboard the Bernina railway
Visit the famous Swiss ski resort of St Moritz
Discover the spectacular Maloja Pass and Chiavenna
What to expect
Separated by a wealth of stunning scenery, the borderlands between Italy and Switzerland are a joy to explore. This trip ticks off the lakeside town of Tirano, as well as the chic Swiss resort of St Moritz, and a ride on the Bernina railway – Europe's highest alpine train and one of the world's most scenic rail routes.Flanked by pine-clad slopes, timber-framed farmsteads and grazing cows, we'll first travel to Tirano. After a quick coffee stop and a look around this lakeside town, it's on to Poschiavo where we'll board the Bernina train. Climbing high through the glacial Alps, there's...
Separated by a wealth of stunning scenery, the borderlands between Italy and Switzerland are a joy to explore. This trip ticks off the lakeside town of Tirano, as well as the chic Swiss resort of St Moritz, and a ride on the Bernina railway – Europe's highest alpine train and one of the world's most scenic rail routes.Flanked by pine-clad slopes, timber-framed farmsteads and grazing cows, we'll first travel to Tirano. After a quick coffee stop and a look around this lakeside town, it's on to Poschiavo where we'll board the Bernina train. Climbing high through the glacial Alps, there's plenty of time to grab some epic Instagram snaps before reaching Diavolezza.From here, it's just a short bus ride to the famous Swiss ski resort of St Moritz. With around two hours to explore, you can stop to try Swiss cheese and chocolate in a café and enjoy wow-factor views along the Engadine Valley before returning to resort via the spectacular Maloja Pass and Chiavenna.
The time in St Moritz was short. You could either have a nice lunch or head to the shops. It would have been nice to do both. Chiavenna and Tirana were both lovely but particularly in Chiavenna the shops and bars were mostly closed on Monday. The guide, however, Julia, was lovely and very knowledgeable about the area
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Philip
August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 55 years old
Excellent
A first rate trip with an excellent experienced tour guide
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Nick
August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Excellent
Not given enough time at the smaller towns. I would recommend cutting one of them out from the schedule or spending less time in St Moritz.
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Karen
August 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 38 years old
Great
The guide and driver were fantadtic. Views were spectacular, but would have liked a little longer st first stop and longer in Saint Moritz to go up to the town and look around- you only had time to walk up quickly or relax and enjoy the lake, but not both
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Mojo
August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 51 years old
Excellent
Could not fault the trip at all from being picked up at the hotel to being dropped back at the hotel. The guide was very informative the driver was very safe all in all it was a very good day out
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Val
August 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 59 years old
Excellent
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Martin Longley
July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 46 years old
Poor
We didn’t get to go on this experience as there was confusion over the location of the pick up point. Please be more clear to your customers on how to get to the point. We were waiting most of the morning and trying to contact someone. Very disappointed.
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Diane
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Excellent
Loved the train trip. Would have rather had a stop nearer the centre of Tirano or a shorter time there as very little to see. More guidance on best bits of St Moritz to visit in the rain - information given was only about where to eat.
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Vfor
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 52 years old
Excellent
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CR
June 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
Julia our tour guide was superb, very friendly, knowledgeable and ran the excursion very efficiently. The scenery is stunning, the train ride was exceptional.
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HS
May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 50 years old
Excellent
It was a wonderful experience and would recommend it.
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Ann and Pete Escritt
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 50 years old
Excellent
The guide was so good, well informed; friendly and her diction was perfect, such a lovely voice and persona! We learned a lot about the areas we visited which were stunning. It was the best excursion we have ever been on , and we’ve done a lot. It was a fascinating trip and so well organised and taken care of x
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Julie
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 40 years old
Excellent
Loved this trip. Well worth the experience. Julia had excellent knowledge of all the areas we went through. St Moritz was lovely. The place itself is expensive but I was only there for a few hours I felt it was worth the cost. Definitely worth the trip.
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Martyn
August 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Excellent
Was all fantastic. A brilliant day.
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Caravangitl
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 61 years old
Excellent
Have done trip before so was little surprised that we did not do the full route. No info about this when u book. However it was nice to see sone of the countryside towns and villages that we would have missed. Excellent guide and driver, but rushed for time as we had to wait for clients on Bellagio ferry which was running late. Nevertheless it’s a special day out
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Dawn
July 2024
From United Kingdom
Great
Train journey was shorter than expected. 2 hours not long enough in St Mortiz considering you have to eat and the hilly aspect of the town.
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Reay
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Excellent
A wonderful day on Bernina Express, from pick up at hotel the whole experience was so well organised and interesting. The scenery was stunning and Julia our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable, sharing so much historical info along the way. Also a shout out to a very experienced and pleasant driver Giovanni. A trip not to be missed, excellent value for money
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Ricardo
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
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Nick_Pam
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Excellent
The only negative thing was that this is an extremely long day, particularly since, from Belaggio, it is necessary to get the car ferry to/from Cadenabbia to join and leave the trip. The driver and trip host were excellent and the train journey was spectacular. The various stops were excellently planned to allow guests to feed and water at various times through the day.
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Hindylind
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
Our guide Julia and the driver were wonderful, safe driving, Julia was very informative and kept us informed of schedule at all times, the journey, stops, train ride and drive back to hotel were all beautiful. Very well organised trip. .
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Cat
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 32 years old
Excellent
The journey is amazing the two rounds you go too on route really cute nice amount of time in each. The train is superb. Long day but very good guide and driver were excellent
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Aged traveller
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 49 years old
Excellent
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Jilly ann
June 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
Alone
- 41 years old
Excellent
The guide was excellent very organised trip
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Helen Russell
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 26 years old
Excellent
The day was well planned out & good value for money
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V
May 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Excellent
The Bernini Express was superb.. the views were amazing
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Jane
May 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Great
Shops were shut in St moritiz as holiday. Told at last minute. Everyone put in back.ot train and told View same on both sides. This not true. Fortunately on right side but then people leaning over us to take photos. Very unimpressed with st Morita. Fòd awful and expensive in Hausers. However journey was amazing.
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Les
September 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Great
The views were spectacular despite the poor weather (beyond everyone’s control). The guide Carol was excellent, very knowledgeable and considerate. An enjoyable day well worth the price.
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Els Como
September 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 48 years old
Excellent
Enjoyed the Entire experience but a little disappointed with St Moritz Felt it didn't offer much to the experience
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Lynda
September 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Excellent
The tour was well organised & great local information given by the guide Julia. The coach drivers were very skilled & we felt safe. Everything ran to time despite some rather incompetent ‘fellow passengers ‘. The scenery was breathtaking of course. Good value for money too.
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Ann Birch
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Excellent
We enjoyed the whole day. Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable
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ItaliaphileSJ
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 22 years old
Excellent
Our tour guide Julia was the best guide I have ever had on an excursion, she was so warm and friendly and very knowledgeable.
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Martin and Helen
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 34 years old
Excellent
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Margaret
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 52 years old
Excellent
Wonderful experience.
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SW
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 49 years old
Excellent
The information and the stop offs and timings all worked well. Superb views from coach and Bernina express. All we wished for ??
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Kate
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Excellent
Stunning scenery, knowledgeable guide and an incredible experience overall. Highly recommend- although be aware this is a long day , 7.30 am - 6pm in our case.
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Mark
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 49 years old
Excellent
Enjoyed everything, nothing to moan about. The guide was very knowledgeable and the driver very skilled round the narrow roads, but gave us chance to enjoy the spectacular views.
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clare
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
the express was amazing - stunning scenery from start to finish, st moritz was ok - felt a little rushed. thought the last stop in the little village could have been missed altogether - not that long since we set off from st moritz and had it been skipped it would have meant bellagio guests would have got back a little earlier for going out for tea.
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Carol Harper
June 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Excellent
Everything was enjoyable apart from the two unnecessary stops before and after the train journey. The rest breaks were in a poor location. Not enough time given to explore St Moritz.
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LW
June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 25 years old
Great
The journey to and from along with the various towns we stopped in, were picturesque and interesting. Guide was very knowledgeable but on such a tight timeline that I heard her telling people they didnt have time to use the toilet which I felt was rather unreasonable considering how often she commented on how we all kept good time for the bus etc.
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Graham
June 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 55 years old
Excellent
The tour guide Carole was excellent. The timing of each element was just right. Although the trip was expensive it was well worth the cost
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Monkey
September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 44 years old
Great
We didn’t think going into St Moritz town worthwhile, I wouldn’t advise people to waste their time but to enjoy the lake area for lunch instead. My wife thought we were to have the glass top carriages and was a bit let down because to us that is the Bernina Express experience. However the views did make up for this and it is a great way to see the mountains. The coach driver and guide were extremely good. He drove extremely smooth and our guide provided lots of information.
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Brian Hinchliffe
September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 51 years old
Great
Too many stops during trip and more time could have been spent on St Moritz.
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Glyn Parker
September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 50 years old
Excellent
Very knowledgeable staff to guide us.A great experience to go all the way into the mountains on the Bernia Express.
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Davja
September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 58 years old
Excellent
Very good enjoyable day. Our guide Daniela was very knowledgeable, maybe a little too much information, difficult to take everything in. Great scenery. St Moritz, nice to see, as expected extremely expensive.
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Chris Con
September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 53 years old
Excellent
A fantastic day out. The scenery was amazing. Bernina Express was a great experience. Very well organised. Well timed comfort breaks in nice villages. The tour guide was very friendly with interestesting commentary. The driver was amazing as he navigated numerous hairpin bends. Would highly recommend this excursion.
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Jinty
September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 49 years old
Excellent
Guide was very informative and kept us updated throughout the trip. We enjoyed stopping in Tirana- the church was tremendous and the Bernini express was a great experience, it would be even better in the winter with snow. Scenery was fantastic and we enjoyed the return bus trip watching the scenery change coming from Switzerland back to Italy
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Martin C
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 52 years old
Great
The inclusion in the trip of the Bernina Express was the main reason for going and this was very enjoyable. Good value for money.
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DeborahK
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
The Bernina trip was amazing and the guide was fantastic! Pick up and drop off efficient. Excellent value for money!
M
Mike
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
It was simply a fabulous day out. Stunning scenery, great stop off points and superb commentary from Jullie the guide.
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NPx
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 40 years old
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The day was well planned and the guide was very professional and informative.
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Lyn
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 54 years old
Excellent
Beautiful scenery. Well organized. Guide pointed out all major points of interest
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FERRYTOVARENNA
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 21 years old
Excellent
Well organised, helpful and knowledgeable guide, private carriage on the train. Would have liked more time in St Moritz but understand the trade off was for a final stop on the way back.
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Mesa
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
The whole day was brilliant and we were kept well informed all day. This is a must do trip of you like trains and stunning scenery
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Freda jones
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Excellent
The guide was excellent The tour was excellent
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Susan
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 49 years old
Excellent
fabulous day from start to finish.
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Sue
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 44 years old
Excellent
The trip was so well organised and train ride and coach tour had stunning views - I liked that we came back a different route to maximise views and scenery- loved the train ride experience
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Steve
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 53 years old
Great
Airport delays both ends and nobody gives any information out even Tui reps on desk, sitting on a plane for 1/2 hour on apron after flight was delayed one hour and no announcement made to tell yo why , very annoying 3 hour transfer from airport when there are several airports close to resort Hotel, Tui rep in hotel, Trips and guide were first class
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Dave
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
Views when travelling on bus and mountain train were excellent with clean windows so pictures came out well. Chiavenna was a good stop on return journey could have spent more time there with less at St Moritz. A cafe in the hills if one could be found would be a better lunch stop than St Moritz.
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Gwen
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
Alone
- 37 years old
Excellent
Lovely day out with some charming stops along the way allowing some free time for a bit wander. The scenery on the train ride was spectacular and the highlight of the day
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Lynn
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 46 years old
Excellent
Very organised with a great guide.
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Dr Henry Moreton
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 54 years old
Great
Tour leader excellent. Great value. But the actual destination was disappointing…not much you can do about that!
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Jane
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Excellent
Julia was very knowledgable about the trip, facts about the area and also gave good clear instructions on how the day would proceed. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, thank you ??
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Mandy
May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Great
Loved the train journey and the scenery. Underwhelmed by St Moritz nothing much open as appeared to be their closed season between summer and winter. The website said trip would be 8 hours typically, the trip we were on was 11.5 hours